Air Force Pilot Killed In Ukraine Fighter Jet Crash

Posted - October 18 201801:08

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Air Force Pilot Killed In Ukraine Fighter Jet Crash

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Local residents reported seeing the jet lose altitude as it diverted from a civilian neighborhood, according to the Kiev-based Ukrainian Independent Information Agency of News, which quoted a Ukrainian air forcestatement.

The authority added that all aviation involved in the Clear Sky drills, the multinational air force exercise in central Ukraine, meets all technical requirements, and the aircraft was duly examined before the flights.

We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

An F-15D participating in the exercise "had a minor mechanical issue in flight on Friday that caused the sortie to be cut short", Air Force Maj. Both the USA and Ukrainian governments are investigating what caused Wednesday's crash.

"We have seen reports claiming a USA casualty and can confirm a USA service member was involved in this incident".

USA servicemen stand in front of US F-15 fighter during an air force exercises on Starokostyantyniv military airbase in Ukraine, Oct. 12, 2018. "This exercise aims to enhance regional capabilities to secure air sovereignty and promote peace and security through cooperation, collaboration and interoperability with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation partners and other allies in the region".

Clear Sky 2018 is a joint and multinational exercise that involving approximately 950 personnel from nine nations, including Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States. "Aircraft from California units will include F-15C Eagles and a C-130J Super Hercules", said the Air Force.

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